Here's how long the Perseverance rover could actually live on Mars

NASA's Mars 2020 mission is slated to last roughly two years, but the Perseverance rover may last a great deal longer. The rover is equipped with a nuclear powerplant that could keep its wheels moving for as long as 14 years. The rover is also equipped with batteries to store extra power if needed. NASA launched its Mars 2020 mission today which includes the Perseverance rover and the Mars helicopter Ingenuity. Against all odds and in the face of a global pandemic, NASA managed to pull off the n...